Machinists Salary in Northern Michigan

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Northern Michigan nonmetropolitan area

Median annual salary $48,210 -14.1% vs national
Median hourly $23.18
10th percentile $34,320
90th percentile $62,250
Employed locally 680
National median $56,150

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $34,320
    25th
    $38,070
    50th (median)
    $48,210
    75th
    $56,950
    90th
    $62,250

    Top-paying metros for Machinists

    Metro areaMedian salary
    District of Columbia $101,810
    Northern New Mexico nonmetropolitan area $85,530
    Bloomington, IL $81,240
    Florence-Muscle Shoals, AL $80,150
    Bremerton-Silverdale-Port Orchard, WA $78,580
    Barnstable Town, MA $77,650

    Related occupations in Northern Michigan

    OccupationMedian salary
    Miscellaneous Assemblers and Fabricators $36,560
    First-Line Supervisors of Production and Operating Workers $62,360
    Cutting, Punching, and Press Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders, Metal and Plastic $35,220
    Inspectors, Testers, Sorters, Samplers, and Weighers $43,480
    Molding, Coremaking, and Casting Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders, Metal and Plastic $44,320
    Welders, Cutters, Solderers, and Brazers $46,740

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Machinists make per hour in Northern Michigan?

    The median hourly wage for Machinists in Northern Michigan is $23.18, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $30.04 or more per hour.

    Is Northern Michigan above or below average for Machinists salaries?

    The median Machinists salary in Northern Michigan is 14.1% below the national median of $56,150. The national figure is from BLS OEWS 2025 data covering all US metropolitan areas.

    What is the entry-level salary for Machinists in Northern Michigan?

    Entry-level Machinists (10th percentile) earn around $34,320 per year in Northern Michigan. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $38,070.